Diploma of Business

Course Description

Make your career goals a reality by getting the knowledge and skills you need to start your own business or move into a management role with this nationally recognised course.

This online certificate course was designed in consultation with the industry so that you are equipped with the skills and knowledge the industry needs and wants and developed against the Australian Quality Framework for business and management.

What you will learn

In this online course, you will learn the core skills and knowledge required to run a business such as how to manage risk and budgets, recruit and build an innovative work environment, manage projects, as well as marketing a product or service. The course is designed to develop your business management skills and teach you the practical skills to effectively market a brand, manage your risk and finances strategically and stay innovative in challenging market conditions.

Why study this course?

Graduate with a nationally recognised qualification

Learn from and be supported by industry professionals with years of experience

This course can help you can a competitive advantage by getting skills and knowledge that can be used across many industries

What is included in the course fees?

The course fee includes:

Access to the learning material and assessments online

Access to a library of videos and study-aids

A hard copy book – Foundr v1.0 – from the world’s most influential entrepreneurs

A specially developed Ultimate Study Planner

1-on-1 Trainer support

Post-graduation support

This course is delivered by Dolph Business School (RTO No. 41480, CRICOS Provider No. 03642G).

Dolph Business School Certificates and Diplomas courses are nationally recognised qualifications. This means that they are recognised by all Australian Universities for determining your entry eligibility and course credit.

The course credit you are granted will vary depending on the undergraduate degree you choose to undertake, and the grades you attain for your Certificate or Diploma. Most prestigious universities expect you to maintain a 75-80% average to be eligible for course credit towards your bachelor degree and the time and money saved through a transfer of credits can be substantial!

Upon completion of your Certificate or Diploma program at Dolph Business School, should you wish to continue your studies and apply for an undergraduate degree course, our Student & Administration Support team will assist you with your enrolment application, as well as your advanced standing (course credit) application.

Dolph Business has credit agreements in place with several universities across Australia which guarantees students entry and credit transfer upon completion of our certificate and diploma courses, and could take up to a year off your bachelor’s degree! These credit agreements are of great importance as outside of these, there is no guarantee of the amount of credit transfer you will receive.

Online: You have up to 24-months to complete your course. This is a self-paced, Trainer-supported method of learning. We recommend you spend approximately 10-hours a week reading the course material and completing the assessment tasks given to ensure you complete the course within 12-months.

Please note. The above recommended study hours are indicative only. This time would be reduced if you have pre-existing knowledge and experience in accounting and bookkeeping. Dolph Business School is also able to support students who may require additional time.

There are no specified entry requirements for this qualification detailed within the Business Services Training Package.

Noting this, Dolph Business School requires persons who undertake this course to:

Be aged 18 years or over.

Have suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to be able to carry out tasks at a Diploma level.

Please note. Dolph Business School will engage with persons expressing interest in enrolment to discuss their language, literacy and numeracy skills. Dolph Business School can provide additional learning support to students who require basic assistance. For students who have more fundamental support needs, Dolph Business School can refer these students to a specialist language, literacy and numeracy development provider who can assist students to improve their language, literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to suitably commence the course.

In accordance with the requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations and the National Code, Dolph Business School provides the opportunity for students to apply to have their prior learning and experience recognised towards an accredited qualification or units of competence for which they are enrolled in.

Local students

You may have obtained relevant skills and knowledge through prior formal training, workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of units or assessments required to be completed during the program. We will gather information about your prior experience and training history to determine the best pathway for you to achieve competency.

If you are interested in this course and believe you may qualify for course credit, come speak to one of our team members today to find out how we can help you!

International students

You may be awarded a unit of competency based on successful completion of the unit which has been previously awarded either by Dolph Business School or by another Australian Registered Training Organisation.

We do not believe in our students just learning for the sake of passing their exams. This is why the assessment for this course is conducted using a combination of realistic workplace simulated tasks, projects, knowledge tests, and response to case studies – NO EXAMS! The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods that are to be applied:

Written Reports / Case Studies.
The student is required to produce a range of written records or reports based on real workplace scenarios or based on a case study that is provided by the assessor. This will usually require the student to consider carefully the situation presented, undertake some research to inform their response and then to propose their recommended actions. There may be a practical portion for the student to demonstrate a range of skills relevant to the workplace. This could be by way of presentations or role-play activities.

Project Work.
The student is required to undertake a range of projects in the context of his or her own workplace or on a case study that is provided by the assessor. A project will require the creation of various workplace documents (reports, memos, etc.). Projects may have a practical presentation component where the student may be asked to present or role-play the outcomes of their project or research.

Knowledge Tests.
The student is required to participate in knowledge tests over the course of his or her study. The student will be required to individually complete the test. The student may research their answers from the course training materials and notes as well as relevant workplace references.

* Fees for this course is billed prior to the commencement of the course. If you wish to pay for your fees through a payment plan, you will need to make a payment of $375 to confirm your enrolment with the balance to be paid in 10 equal payments of $191.91 over a period of 10-months totalling $2,294.10

Why study a Diploma of Business?

Do you aspire to start your own business? Do you want to become a business strategist or consultant? Do you want to climb that corporate ladder to be a manager in your organisation? A Diploma of Business qualification can help equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in these roles.

Many of our students studying our online business diploma have been in the workforce for years and they have either decided that they want to start their own business, or have chosen to upskill themselves to ensure that they have the competitive edge over their colleagues. Most choose to complete the course online so that they won’t have to sacrifice their family and work commitments, but if you need face-to-face training, on-campus learning might be a more suitable option for you.

Did you know that more and more people are going back to school to get a qualification to ensure they are able to maintain an advantage, especially in today’s competitive job market? According to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research, in 2017, over 4.2 million students are enrolled in various courses within the VET sector, with 418,500 enrolments in business qualifications alone! Imagine the opportunities available to those students when they’ve graduated from their courses!

We often get this question – why would you someone choose a business diploma instead of a business degree. So, we thought we would do a list of advantages to help you with your planning and decision making.

What are the advantages of studying a Diploma of Business?

Prepare you for your future careers – ensuring you are job ready
The whole purpose of vocational training is to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge to perform a particular role. In consultation with the industry, our diploma courses are developed to ensure our learning materials and assessments are continually up-to-date and approved by the industry. Employers generally value current, applicable, real-world knowledge you learn from a Diploma of Business than theories you learn in a Bachelor of Business program.

Statistically, you are more likely to be hired
Did you know that according to the Australian Government’s MySkills platform, those who have completed a BSB50215 Diploma of Business have a higher than average earning potential and there is expected to be a high number of job openings for graduates with this qualification? With more and more university graduates struggling to find a job, Andrew Norton, Higher Education Program Director of the Grattan Institute said that “some of the students who are at university would be better off doing a vocational diploma or certificate III or IV course.”

Can be completed in a much faster time frame
A business diploma with Dolph Business School can be completed within 12-months, whereas a business degree is typically 3-years long. That’s a 2-year difference! And, if you did want to go on to do a business degree after you have completed your business diploma, you may even be able to complete your degree sooner than the usual 3-year time frame as our Diploma of Business is an Australian accredited, nationally recognised qualification.

Much more affordable than a business degree
The cost of a business degree can be upwards of $10,000 per year whilst with a Diploma of Business with Dolph Business School is between $2,380 to $9,800 (2018 fees). This saves you thousands of dollars in tuition fees!

Pathway to university
Business diplomas are popular vocational courses because they open doors to more careers than other diplomas and they are also an excellent foundation for a business and management degrees. This allows you to get your feet wet before committing to a bachelor’s degree and truly prepare yourself for university life, rather than jump into a business degree and later realise it isn’t for you.

Total subjects

8

Duration

52 weeks

Price

$1,950*

Study method

100% online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Dolph Business School is a nationally recognised education provider, they are committed to empowering you with the right tools, skills and knowledge to achieve greater. Dolph Business School teaches you to think, to challenge, and most importantly, to achieve excellence in your chosen career!
(RTO No. 41480 CRICOS No. 03642G)

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